WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Greg Stanton (AZ-04) celebrated the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Congress’ annual defense bill, through the House.
“This year’s NDAA delivers real improvements for servicemembers struggling with the cost of living, takes concrete steps to demonstrate to our allies that the United States still stands with them, and provides significant oversight measures to counter actions taken by the Trump Administration,” Stanton said. “This bill also delivers big wins for Arizona. I was proud to work across the aisle to invest in our state’s critical defense industry and its military installations.”
The NDAA combines common-sense measures to improve pay, health care, housing, and childcare for servicemembers. At a time when the Trump Administration is alienating or undermining key international relationships and alliances, the FY26 NDAA seeks to reassure partners and allies. The legislation also strengthens Congressional oversight in response to actions taken by the Trump Administration. This year’s NDAA also includes major priorities championed by Stanton on a bipartisan basis.
Some specific measures include:
- The legislation authorizes a 3.8% pay raise for all military personnel, and provides better protections from the arbitrary firings and reductions in force pursued by the Trump administration.
- Stanton, working alongside Republican U.S. Rep. Abe Hamedeh (AZ-08), secured Congressional authorization for three AH-64E Apaches–manufactured by Boeing in Arizona’s Fourth District.
- Stanton and Hamedeh also worked to ensure reliable air conditioning for Luke Air Force Base. Servicemembers at Luke AFB have been forced to work in sweltering conditions for years, as dated HVAC systems have broken down. Under this legislation the Secretary of the Air Force is required to present a plan to deliver reliable AC.
- Stanton worked with Republican U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) to limit the DOD's current use of commercial off-the-shelf information technology products–like computers, printers–that were manufactured in China or by companies subject to the influence of the Chinese Communist Party. Stanton is a member of the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party.
- As co-chair of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, Stanton prioritized support for our economic ally. This legislation authorizes up to $1 billion for the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative to help Taiwan procure US defense equipment, services, and training.
- The legislation repeals the Caesar Sanctions Act, sanctions on the former Syrian government. This move supports Syria’s efforts to rebuild its economy, restore ties with foreign partners, and foster prosperity and peace for all its citizens.
- Funding will be held until the Secretary of Defense provides unredacted videos of all strikes that have occurred in Latin America as well as copies of all classified Execute Orders issued by the DoD.
- To help with congressional oversight, the legislation includes reporting requirements on the use of military aircraft for immigration operations, DoD support to request for assistance from DHS, and on immigrants detained on military installations.